Anyone knows what "super EBC" written on the lens stands for? I got mine 3 years back as a kit with my XT1 and don't remember seing this written on mine? Is this a newer release with additional features, or just an additional printing?
sappho192Thanks a lot for this reply. So I'm understanding it's mostly visual/cosmetic, and certainly not worth an upgrade from the zoom I already have ;)
sappho192Sorry I thought you meant external coating, not on the lens itself. I have the same zoom, but just don't remember seing that written on mine, which I have purchased about 4 years ago with the X-T1. I'll check once I have the camera at hand (I'm writing this from the office)
AleskbI think there was a switch in the 18-55 manufacturing at some point. They were previously made in Japan and later moved to the Philippines. There's some discussion over at DPReview's Fuji forum as to what effect that has on overall IQ, if any, but I don't think there has been any conclusion made (so basically, no significant difference). Not sure if that applies to the Super EBC thing or not!
1771711Thanks for this info. I don't think I would be interested in flipping mine unless there was a really significant difference in IQ, and even so, would probably rather spend my money on an additional fix lens (so far only have the 50mm F2.0, so plenty others to go!) than on flipping a zoom I'm already truly satisfied with ;) But I'm happy reading you that I don't seem to have to make that choice!